Minimal Match — 44.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT (IS 11169 (Part 1):2022) and NF A35-565 100C6 are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, annex b), while NF A35-565 100C6 is commonly used for ball bearings, roller bearings, bearing races, rollers, precision tools, wear resistant parts.
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while NF A35-565 100C6 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.
As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT vs NF A35-565 100C6 is a 66.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 44.1%.
Frequently Compared With IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT
NF A35-565 100C6
Hardness, ferrite-pearlite (+FP)
140-187 HB
Not specified
Tensile Strength, annealed (+AC)
<=550 MPa (over 5 to 40 mm)
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
850-1100 MPa
Hardness
Not specified
60-66 HRC
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT
Cold heading and cold extrusion of parts that are case hardened; the standard covers bars, wire rods and wires of 2 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Annex B)
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT specifies B, Cu which are not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT Be Substituted With NF A35-565 100C6?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT and NF A35-565 100C6 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT and NF A35-565 100C6?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT specifies B, Cu which are not specified for NF A35-565 100C6.
Can IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT be substituted with NF A35-565 100C6?
IS 11169 (Part 1) 16Mn5Cr5BT and NF A35-565 100C6 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.